What your forehand tennis grip means for shot depth and point of contact 

Updated: 2023-05-11
 Original: 2023-05-03
What your forehand tennis grip means for shot depth and point of contact 
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The tennis grip for the forehand is this crucial element of connection between you, your racquet, and the ball. Take a moment to think about how you hold your tennis racquet when you hit a forehand. The feel of your hand palm likely brings a sense of comfort or reflects the way you enjoy playing.

 

 

 

Understanding the Basics of Tennis Grips.

The grip selection that feels natural to you may differ from your tennis partners. For example, you probably hold your tennis racquet by using one of the six following grips: 1) continental, 2) eastern grip forehand, 3) semi-western, 4) western, or if you hit a double-handed forehand, you would use 5) and 6) submissive or dominant hand on top for double-handed forehands grips like Monica Seles and Marion Bartoli.

 

  


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